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Re: Hope or Cope?
I know how you are feeling; I was exactly the same way . When my DH was diagnosed ( and he was very angry, accusatory and all around disgruntled) we did many of the diet recommendations, brain therap…5 -
Re: Hope or Cope?
So I didn’t mean to be cold with my answer, and it was late, and I’d had yet another wonderful day as my wife’s sole caregiver. But honestly, there is so much misinformation out there regarding what …5 -
Re: Awkward and Embarrassing
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/261266#Comment_261266 I have used cards explaining my DW's condition. At first I was not sure how the cards would be received, but people have nodded …2 -
Re: Alone This Holiday?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/74888/alone-this-holiday My DH and I will likely be alone on Christmas, unless I cook up a storm, and start inviting people over. I am just not up to it as my Dh&#…8 -
Stage 5
My DH is now stage 5 cognitively and memory wise. He is still able to attend to his personal care. Our specialist said this stage can last 6 years….can you share your experience in terms length of ti…4 -
Re: At peace
Thank you for the update.. It is good to know that you were surrounded by love and peace as your dear husband passed.2 -
Re: At peace
Sorry for your loss. I'm sure he's resting at peace now2 -
Re: At peace
Metta— I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved husband. HB2 -
Re: At peace
Metta, I’m so sorry for the loss of your precious husband. What a blessing that you could be by his side and share your love one last time. May you find peace in the days ahead and cherish the wonder…2 -
Re: Hope or Cope?
https://alzconnected.org/discussion/comment/261282#Comment_261282 Thank you for this! I am currently listening to an audiobook called Creative Care by Anne Basting. Once I've finished that, I wi…1
Commonly Used Abbreviations
DH = Dear Husband
DW= Dear Wife, Darling Wife
LO = Loved One
ES = Early Stage
EO = Early Onset
FTD = Frontotemporal Dementia
VD = Vascular Dementia
MC = Memory Care
AL = Assisted Living
POA = Power of Attorney
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